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- [awr-iks, ohr-]
- /ˈɔr ɪks, ˈoʊr-/
- /ˈɔrɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-iks, ohr-]
- /ˈɔr ɪks, ˈoʊr-/
Definitions of oryx word
- noun plural oryx a large African antelope, Oryx gazella, grayish with black markings and having long, nearly straight horns: an endangered species. 1
- noun plural oryx gemsbok. 1
- noun oryx Any of several species of antelopes native to arid regions of Africa and Asia, having dark markings on the face and long, pointed horns. 1
- noun oryx any large African antelope of the genus Oryx, typically having long straight nearly upright horns 0
- noun oryx any of a genus (Oryx) of large African and Asian antelopes with long, straight horns, including the gemsbok 0
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Origin of oryx
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin < Greek óryx pickax, oryx
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Parts of speech for Oryx
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oryx popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oryx usage trend in Literature
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